Hosted by E.K.Bensah Jr, a Research & Communications Specialist, the show seeks to disrupt the African Rising narrative by demystifying;unpacking; and explaining ECOWAS;African Union; South-South Cooperation policies around Africa's integration.

POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – EAST AFRICAN
COMMUNITY & ECOWAS MEMBER STATES RELATIONS

PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES

·Monitors business papers and magazines for news
and issues affecting East African Community member states (Kenya; Rwanda;
Burundi; Uganda; Tanzania; South Sudan), and 15 ECOWAS member states as it
relates to the vision of “Africa in Focus”(AIF)

·Uses internet to monitor developments in East
Africa, including Ethiopia; EAC and its associated and affiliated institutions

·Suggests topical issues relative to East
Africa for consideration by AIF weekly show

·Sit on Editorial Committee of “East Africa Rising” newsletter

·Attends meetings and conferences on behalf
of AIF’s Research & Communications Unit

·Evaluate
how far weekly activities are contributing to enriching the Unit's
monitoring of African integration dynamics of ECOWAS; the AU; and Africa's
engagement with members of the Global South.

Finally, the meetings seek to
undertake innovative strategies to further-educate the public on Africa's
development

****THIS POSITION HAS ALREADY BEEN FILLED*****Africa in Focus is looking for a personal assistant to the Head of Research & Communications. This is an exciting six-month internship opportunity at a dynamic work environment>>ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (RECOMM)VISION of “Africa in Focus”An Africa where citizens can move freely; be educated easily; communicate easily; and be empowered to respond to the urgency of Africa’s need to integrate in peace and security

MISSION of “Africa in Focus”To promote Africa’s integration through regular discussion; sensitization; and dissemination on developments associated with Africa’s efforts at integration – both at the continental (AU) and regional level

The Research & Communications Unit (ReComm) meets every week, with the Business Desk Officer, to:• monitor and evaluate previous editions of AIF show;• monitor progress on the direction of the research component of the "Africa in Focus" show;• monitor & evaluate the state of communication instruments (facebook; twitter; google plus community);• Evaluate how far weekly activities are contributing to enriching the Unit's monitoring of African integration dynamics of ECOWAS; the AU; and Africa's engagement with members of the Global South.

Finally, the meetings seek to undertake innovative strategies to further-educate the public on Africa's development.

POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – PERSONAL ASSISTANTREPORTS TO: HEAD OF RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONSworks closely with managerial or directorial staff to provide administrative support, usually on a one-to-one basis.

ADMINISTRATION:• Create and populate database of guests who attend AIF show• Write, and thank guests after the show• Take pictures of studio guests for the AIF show• devise and maintain office systems, including data management and filing;• arrange travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travel with the Head of Research & Communications to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;• screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them when appropriate;• meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority;• organise and maintain diaries and make appointments;• deal with incoming email, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;• take dictation and minutes;• carry out background research and present findings;• produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;• organise and attend meetings and ensure the manager is well prepared for meetings;• Liaise with clients, suppliers and other staff.• Assists in report-writing of weekly meetings of the Unit• Attend meetings of the Resource Mobilization Committee

Important skills for the position:• Polished communications skills – both verbal and written• Multi-tasking skills• The ability to prioritise tasks and delegate when necessary• Great planning skills• Accurate reporting skills• Quick learner• Patient and respectful

Please send CV and motivation letter explaining why you want to be considered for the position by latest 17 June, 2014. Send emails to africainfocusonradioxyz@gmail.com with cc to ekbensah@ekbensah.net. Find out more about Africa in Focus on its blog: http://africainfocusonradioxyz.blogspot.com/ Thank you!